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Mercer expands responsible investment team

HARRISON WORLEY | THURSDAY, 12 APR 2018

... and Messervy joins in the US. Stamp links with Mercer having most recently served as a senior consultant in KPMG's human rights and social impact team. He previously held a role with the consultant as a social auditor. During his time at KPMG Stamp worked ...

Fidelity strengthens support for global LGBTI community

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 7 DEC 2017

... discrimination against the LGBTI community. The global investment house has adopted standards developed by the United Nations' Human Rights Office, outlining actions organisations can take to protect the rights of LGBTI individuals. Fidelity has vowed ...

BetaShares launches Australian ESG fund

ALEX BURKE | WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2017

... environments, animal cruelty, chemicals of concern, mandatory detention of asylum seekers, alcohol, junk foods, pornography, human rights and supply chain concerns and payday lending." BetaShares managing director Alex Vynokur said the new ETF reflects ...

Government launches emerging market impact investment fund

EMMA RAPAPORT | WEDNESDAY, 15 NOV 2017

... manufacturing." Other key issues of concern for consumers, in terms of their investments, include animal cruelty (69%), human rights violations (62%), and pornography (56%). Millennials are leading the charge as the most likely group to invest in a responsible ...

Shareholders need greater voice on ESG: ACSI

DARREN SNYDER | MONDAY, 30 OCT 2017

... shareholders use them to improve company disclosure on risks associated with sustainability, climate change and labour and human rights," she said. ACSI commissioned a research report to examine the current framework and develop proposals to address ...

ACSI urges investor action on slavery, warns of financial risks

EMMA RAPAPORT | TUESDAY, 1 AUG 2017

... companies, investors and workers. "The global challenge of modern slavery is just as much an investment issue as it is a human rights issue - if investors are not active in their stewardship there will be negative financial implications, whether it's ...

Responsible AUM strengthens

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 25 JUL 2017

... particularly against weapons, tobacco, gambling, as well as significant increases in exclusions based on nuclear power and human rights," RIAA chief executive Simon O'Connor said. This shows the market is connecting strongly into other areas of concern ...

VicSuper launches ESG member option

ALEX BURKE | TUESDAY, 6 JUN 2017

... socially responsible investment option in response to extensive employer and member concerns about climate change, human rights violations and companies involved in potentially harmful activities. The new option follows on from VicSuper's first foray ...

Human rights considerations are good for investors

EMMA RAPAPORT | MONDAY, 1 MAY 2017

Investors should consider human rights risks to be equally as important as political risks when making investment decisions. A new report from the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC), in collaboration with professional services firm EY, says the ...

CFS becomes PRI signatory

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 27 APR 2017

... and voting outcomes so that our members have comfort that we are listening to their concerns on the environment and human rights," Tapscott added.

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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